To address potential shortages and price hikes in onions, the government intends to increase radiation processing to create a buffer stock of 100,000 tonnes this year. With a projected 16% drop in onion output, primarily in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, the government aims to mitigate supply disruptions and price volatility. By deploying radiation technology at 50 irradiation centers near consumption hubs, they anticipate extending onions’ shelf life. State agencies NAFED and NCCF are procuring 500,000 tonnes, with plans to explore irradiation facilities in key areas like Sonepat and Mumbai.
Government Plans to Boost Onion Buffer Stock with Radiation Processing
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